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Look Inside My Mixing Session

This week dive right into my pro tools and look inside my mixing session. As a follow up to last week I continue with the Splitfinger project, and show exactly what I did to each stem to prepare this mix for mastering. If you missed last weeks video be sure to check it out as it goes over the back story and client questions related to this weeks video!

Click here to watch ➡️ 'Music Mixing and Answering Client Questions'

🎶 MUSIC ➡️ 'Erick Diaz, Freshcobar and Lavelle Dupree - Want This To End (NOS Recordings)

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Music Mixing and Answering Client Questions

In this video, I am sharing some tips on music mixing and answering client questions from a recent client. We are going to discuss how this project came about, listen to the before and after of the original mix vs the master. We also get into answering a ton of client questions that I think lots of you will find useful information in here.

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LINK TO MUSIC: Erick Diaz, Freshcobar & Lavelle Dupree - Want This to End (NOS Recordings)

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Ableton Live 12 Auto Pan In Depth

In this video, I am going to discuss the Ableton Live 12 Auto Pan in depth and go over all the key features. I will show you some cool use cases for the Auto Pan and give you tips and tricks to use it in your music productions. I am also giving away some of my personal Ableton Auto Pan presets in the Patreon membership so be sure to check that out!

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MEMBERSHIP PRESETS FOR ABLETON AUTO PAN

RELATED STUTTER HOUSE VIDEOS: How to Create Stutter House Music Effects My Stutter House Music Effects - Members Only

LINK TO MUSIC: Freshcobar - Heather (NOS Recordings)

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Ableton Live Resampling

In this video, I'm going to share a very powerful feature inside Ableton Live called resampling. Learn how you can use this cool feature in very basic form for recording and sampling or in advanced techniques that can create space and ambience in your tracks. I have a members only video where I go a bit more in depth offering insights into some of my personal tracks and sessions.

LINK TO MEMBER VIDEO: Ableton Live Resampling - Members Only

LINK TO MUSIC: Freshcobar - Heather (NOS Recordings)

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Have a question about music production, mixing, mastering, or anything else? Post in the comments section of this video!

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How to Create Build Ups and Falls in Serum

In this video I'm going to show you how to create build ups and falls in serum. Tired of searching through the same sample packs, Splice or Loopcloud. Learn how to build up your own custom risers and falls. This ensures you have customized sounds and cater specifically to your music production. Riser transitions and sound effects do not have to be hard!

I'm also announcing my record label NOS Recordings new sample pack Serum Custom Risers Vol. 1. Members of my Creator Tier on Patreon will get some of the risers for FREE. Also members will recieve a 20% off coupon code in the membership area!

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Have a question about music production, mixing, mastering, or anything else? Post in the comments section of this video!

LINK TO MUSIC: Freshcobar - Heather (NOS Recordings)

RELATED VIDEO: Check My Mix In Mono - Mono Sound vs Stereo

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Ableton Auto Filter Tutorial

Welcome to my Ableton Auto Filter tutorial. I'm getting in depth on the Ableton Auto Filter plugin that you can use for simple EQ moves, filtering and advanced sound design techniques. Learn creative ways to use this and get more in depth in my members only content related to the Ableton Auto Filter!

MEMBERS ONLY VIDEO: Ableton Auto Filter Tutorial - Members Only

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LINK TO MUSIC: Freshcobar - Heather (NOS Recordings)

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Ableton Live 12 Browser Advanced Techniques

In this video, I'm going to share some Ableton Live advanced techniques you can do in the Ableton Live 12 Browser! This video was a special request by one of our community members. I go in depth on how to use the new browser features to speed up your workflow. I also created a members only video that goes further into my browser organization. I've spent most of 2024 organizing and now in 2025 I'm still working on it. Learn my tips in this video!

MEMBERS ONLY VIDEO: Ableton Live 12 Browser Advanced Techniques

LINK TO MUSIC: Erick Diaz - I'll Be Waiting (NOS Recordings)

RELATED VIDEO: 5 Ableton Live 12 Browser Tips You Might Now Know

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Ableton Live Amp and Cabinet

In this video I'm going to discuss the Ableton Live Amp and Cabinet plugins in Ableton Live 12. If you're not a guitar player this could still be used for some unique effects. Learn all about the amp simulation and the cabinet simulation plugins and how you can use them in your music productions.

I go in depth in the members only video as well so sign up for membership to get access to the bonus content:

JOIN HERE 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LjYjCrVzzsNiAgEO1ycFw/join

Also if you want to get the presets for the Amp and Cabinet make sure to check out the Creator Tier on Patreon:

SIGN UP HERE ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/distinctmastering

🎶 LINK TO MUSIC - Erick Diaz - I'll Be Waiting (NOS Recordings)

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Unconventional Ways to Make Money as a Music Producer

In this video, I'm going to talk about some of the more uncommon ways to make money as a music producer. Everyone on YouTube is talking about the same things so I'm not getting into all of that. Sure I mention selling sample packs but I do have a game changing way to make some money off of your royalties that most producers probably are not taking advantage of with their live touring schedule. Watch the video to find out how!

And if you want the step by step on how to get this royalty I'm offering this bonus member only content video:

How to Collect Performance Royalties as a Producer 👇 https://youtu.be/MpPKE6zbgyU?si=4ZNizz73EZyC5yLq

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Here's My Fake Shure SM7b Story

In today's video I'm sharing a story about a fake Shure SM7b. Seems like these fakes are steadily on the rise. I recently picked up a SM7b and was not happy with it from the start. Turns out the item might be a fake. I had no idea these existed. Learn my story and then watch this video I watched to determine if your's is a fake!

Watch Julian Krause’s video:

CAUTION: Fake Shure SM7Bs on the rise! What’s the deal??? - (How to spot a fake)

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How to Organize Plugins in Ableton

In this video I'm going talk about how to organize plugins in Ableton Live. I've got too many plugins and with Ableton not having a plugin manager I'm determined to find a good way to get my plugin list tidy and organized better than just using collections. This is phase one of a big project so if you want to follow along with me on how I approach and discuss cleaning out my plugin list in Ableton then follow along!

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Who Hates Waves Plugins in 2025?

Who hates Waves plugins? Well, I don't have them, I've been using them for over 20 years. But lately I've been getting really annoyed with their practices including paying for second licenses for use on two computers and their complicated licensing with that. I go over my favorite plugins by Waves that I use every day and ask you what your favorite replacements are. Let's have a discussion!

Back in the day I made an old video of a situation I had with Waves plugins so you can see the frustration has been building. Watch that video and drop me comments below with your favorite replacements plugins.

Waves Plugins Not Working ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6-y0RtQvo0&t=0s

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How to Create Stutter House Music Effects

Today's video on how to create stutter house effects explores new territory as we delve into some new styles of music production I am working on. I've developed a few different techniques for creating stutter effects for this genre and I'm going to share five methods for creating these effects including a member only video that goes over a custom Ableton rack I made for more extreme stutter effects. In the Patreon membership I give away this Ableton Rack so make sure to check out the Patreon memberships!

Member Only Video - How to Create Stutter House Effects - My Personal Ableton Rack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xASq6JeUKtM

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Distinct Mastering Membership Launch 🚀 🚀 🚀

I'm excited to announce Distinct Mastering Memberships! Whether you’re here to support the channel or gain access to exclusive tools and feedback to level up your music production, I’ve got you covered.

🔑 Here’s what you can unlock:

🎧 YouTube / Patreon Supporter Access – $1.99/month - Show your support for the channel - Loyalty badges & custom emojis for comments/livestreams (YouTube Only) - Behind-the-scenes content & updates

🎛️ Patreon Creator Access – $9.99/month - All the perks from YouTube - Bonus content: exclusive downloads, sample packs, Ableton racks, and more - Submit music for mix feedback in livestreams - Access to future Q&A livestreams

Join the community, sharpen your skills, and grow as a producer! Let’s make 2025 the year you take your music to the next level.

🔗 Sign Up Here: YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LjYjCrVzzsNiAgEO1ycFw/join Patreon Membership: https://www.patreon.com/DistinctMastering

🎥 What’s coming next: Stay tuned for livestreams, Q&A sessions, and a ton of bonus content to help you grow as a music creator.

Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see next or any ideas to make these memberships even better!

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Concepts of Reverb in Music Production

In this video learn about the concepts of reverb in music production. I discuss and share how I approach reverb and what I like to think about before applying any reverbs or loading up any plugins. I give away some solid tips on using reverbs, what reverbs can be good starting points for certain things and some pro tips on crafting the reverb you apply.

I then share examples of how some reverbs in my track sound and how subtle they really are but how much character they give to the music. If you're struggling with reverb and understanding what you use when as a general guideline, then this video is for you.

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Sidechain Tips - How to Sidechain Your Layers

In this video I am going to share advanced sidechaining tips and how you can sidechain your layers. Its a cool trick by using individual sidechains per layer of my basses and how you can get a different result than just sidechaining the whole bass buss or all of the layers with the same sidechain.

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Create Stems in Ableton Live with Serato Sample

In this video, I share how to create stems in Ableton Live with Serato Sample. I use my latest Freshcobar remix of Ja Rule's 'Livin' It Up' as an example of how I took some of the stems from the original to create a faster and more uptempo version of this classic.